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Trip from Cordell, OK to Norman, OK

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

117.5 mi

189 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cordell, OK, OK

Cordell, OK

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Downtown Norman, OK, OK

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cordell, OK to Norman, OK covers 117.5 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, South Glenn L. English Street, Helen Cole Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.3 miles on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.37 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

58.8 miles from Cordell, OK

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 12m. Total distance: 117.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 117.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 69.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 87.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 117.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 87.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
87.1 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 138B Toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike
7
87.6 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 344 East

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 344 East
8
98.1 mi into trip | ~1h 44m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton
9
99.8 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | I 240; US 62; OK 3 / Southwest Expressway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 240; US 62; OK 3 / Southwest Expressway toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Dallas, Fort Smith

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 115 Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Dalla...
8
104 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4A Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Cordell, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.

Fort Smith

99.8 mi in | ~1h 46m | via I 240; US 62; OK 3

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway 69.3 mi 1h 10m
South Glenn L. English Street 14.8 mi 16m
Helen Cole Memorial Highway 6.8 mi 7m
John Kilpatrick Turnpike 5.8 mi 6m
Airport Road 4.2 mi 5m
US 77 3.7 mi 5m
Southwest Expressway 3.7 mi 4m
Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway 2.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway — 69.3 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cordell, OK and Norman, OK.

1

Start on this road

153 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn left onto East Clay Street

192 ft · 15 sec · East Clay Street
3

Turn left onto US 183

15 mi · 16 min · South Glenn L. English Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward I 40 East: Oklahoma City Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Merge onto I 40

13 mi · 14 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 40

2.6 mi · 2 min · Senator Ed Berrong Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Continue on I 40

56 mi · 56 min · Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 46 sec
Exit 138B Toward I 344: Kilpatrick Turnpike Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork

266 ft · 6 sec
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 344 East Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto I 344

5.8 mi · 6 min · John Kilpatrick Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
12

Merge onto I 240

4.2 mi · 5 min · Airport Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 13 sec
Toward I 44 West, OK 3 East, I 240 East: Lawton Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on I 240

0.5 mi · 35 sec · I 240
15

Merge onto I 44; I 240; OK 3

1.1 mi · 1 min · Will Rogers Expressway
Use the straight lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 240; US 62; OK 3

3.7 mi · 4 min · Southwest Expressway
Exit 115 Toward I 240 East, US 62 East, OK 3 East: Dallas, Fort Smith Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on I 240; US 62; OK 3

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Southeast Expressway
18

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 4A Toward I 35 South, US 77 South: Dallas Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto I 35; US 77

0.1 mi · 8 sec · World War I Veterans Memorial Highway
20

Continue on I 35; US 77

6.8 mi · 7 min · Helen Cole Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
21

Continue on I 35; US 77

0.5 mi · 35 sec · Doctor James E. and Representative Mina M. Hibdon Memorial Highway
22

Take the exit onto US 77

3.7 mi · 5 min · US 77
Exit 113 Toward US 77 South Use the slight left lane.
23

Enter roundabout onto North Flood Avenue

76 ft · 1 sec · North Flood Avenue
24

Continue on North Flood Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · North Flood Avenue
25

Turn left onto West Robinson Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Robinson Street
Use the left lane.
26

Turn right onto North Porter Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Porter Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27

Turn right onto East Gray Street

464 ft · 21 sec · East Gray Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Turn left onto North Crawford Avenue

403 ft · 21 sec · North Crawford Avenue
29

Turn left onto East Main Street

355 ft · 12 sec · East Main Street
30

Arrive at destination

East Main Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 58.8 miles from Cordell, OK, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.3 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 26 miles or 29m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 58.8 miles or 1h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 42m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Norman, OK than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Cordell, OK so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cordell, OK

This is one driving day of about 117.5 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Cordell, OK.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway for about 69.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 58.8 mi from Cordell, OK · 1h 3m into the drive

city in Oklahoma, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Union City, OK

59 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Union City, OK to Norman, OK

43.8 mi · 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Weatherford, OK

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Geary, OK

Meal break

The midpoint is around 58.8 miles from Cordell, OK, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.3 miles.

Arriving in Norman, OK

The final approach into Norman, OK usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Norman, OK.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Oklahoma City National Memorial

Oklahoma City National Memorial

National Memorial

The outdoor symbolic memorial is a place of quiet reflection, honoring victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were changed forever on April 19, 1995. It encompasses the now sacred soil where the Al...

6 mi from route ~15 min detour $18 near mile 97.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.37 one way

$36.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 41 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $20.17 $40.34
premium $4.89 $22.61 $45.22
diesel $5.61 $25.94 $51.89

Estimated Tolls: $0.29

Kilpatrick Turnpike (5.8 mi) $0.29

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 41.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 35.3 0 $12.34 $5.64
Efficient EV 29.4 0 $10.28 $4.70
EV Truck/SUV 47 0 $16.45 $7.52

Gas CO2

41 kg

EV CO2

14 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cordell, OK

Evening in Cordell on Thursday

Local time

7:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Norman, OK

Evening in Norman on Thursday

Local time

7:02 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

55°F

Union City, OK

59 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

9 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 12m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Cordell, OK to Norman, OK covers 117.5 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway, South Glenn L. English Street, Helen Cole Memorial Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 58.8 miles from Cordell, OK. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 117.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 87.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 98.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cordell, OK to Norman, OK, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Oklahoma City National Memorial.

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